Mike Taylor forced the action in the final minutes of a harrowing, albeit ugly, preseason win for the Clips in Oklahoma City last night. Al Thornton put up nice-looking numbers from the field (8-13) and the line (6-8) -- but turned the ball over five times. Baron Davis, Marcus Camby, and Tim Thomas all sat out the game. Cat Mobley somehow managed to go 0-7 from inside of 15 feet. Other curiosities: Ricky Davis swiped nine rebounds in 27 minutes. Paul Davis continues to log quality minutes off the pine -- making life much harder for DeAndre Jordan in the Clips' crowded frontcourt.

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A week late on this, but Mark Kiszla of the Denver Postsounds a popular refrain we've heard a lot from Nuggets fans over the years:

"Denver can be a nastier, more rugged defensive team without Camby, who collected blocks as if they were art treasures but had little interest in doing any real down-and-dirty work in the paint, whether it required leaning on Shaquille O'Neal or chasing Pau Gasol...With Camby, this team was far too passive-aggressive on defense, with a strategy that seemed based on the big center swooping in at the last second to save the Nuggets from disaster. Now, defenders have no choice but to man up and get in the face of scorers. 'We're going to be more aggressive and disruptive,' Karl said Monday."

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To my knowledge Kaman will be the first real inside post player who can finish that Baron has played with in the NBA. I expect Kaman to shoot over 50% and Baron to average over 8 assists/game in 08/09.

RE: Vince Carter
"The most obvious fit for Vince might be in L.A., as the Lakers are looking for a more traditional small forward, and the Nets would love to make a Carter-for-Odom swap that would clear another huge chunk of salary off their books. But his terrible contract is making the Lakers (and everyone else) think twice. If the Lakers aren't interested, the Clippers might be.

A swap of Carter for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas would help the Nets cut costs and give the Clippers a better shot at being competitive. One way or another, expect Nets president Rod Thorn to work his magic and find a good deal, just as he did when he originally acquired Carter."

The only way you take that chance (sacrificing the cap space in 2 years and taking on a HUGE salary for another 4 years) is if it brings you to the top 3 in the Western Conference. That would make you a legitimate title contender.

BD
Kaman
Thornton
VC
Camby

That is a phenomenal lineup... I see 3 problems from a basketball standpoint:

1. 4/5 players are injury prone
2. Who is going to guard opposing 2's?
3. Are you losing too much depth?

I'd say wait until mid-season and see how things are going. If the Nets and Clippers are playing miserably, it's a no-brainer. I'm sure thats what the Nets and Clips are going to do.

I would trade 2 title runs this year and next for cap space in 2010 any day of the week. Miami mortgaged the future in 2006 and won their title. I'd accept mediocrity for 5 years for 1 title.

I think the Clipper's are crazy if they think one of the big three would leave their team to come here in 2010. maybe Bosh after B-Diddy has an MVP year. but I think we should try to be better now. they might do that deal because James is has a good chance of going to the Nets if he goes anywhere!

I agree with RAM. I don't think any of those free agents are coming to the Clips unless Baron has an MVP season or both Davis and Thorton/Kaman make a couple of All-Star games.

Oh, and the team makes the playoffs over the next two years.

It's hard not to take Carter. Yes, he's getting up there, but he can step into a Ray Allen type of role on the Clips. A deadly 2nd or 3rd option. I don't think it gets the Clips a championship (maybe it does for the Lakers if they snagged him) or puts the team in the top 3, but it certainly would guarantee a couple of playoff runs. After last year? I'd take that.

to ACD
We would drop off defense for VC but we have Kaman and Camby to back him up. plus if Taylor and R.Davis keep playing like they are our depth doesn't hurt all that much. especially if Gordon is ROY like I hope he'll be.

Honestly, nobody gives a shit if you take your pathetic website down. Nobody visits it anyway. Everybody would rather you just not post here anymore.

Ford's proposed deal was actually Mobley + Thomas + Gordon for Carter and Swift. Ford's proposing Clips give up a great prospect and $15 million 2010 cap space for Vince Carter. Absolutely senseless. No need to worry about such a thing happening.

this has to be the best draft for us ever. before injury Eric Gordon was projected to go in the top three with Mayo and Beasley. we got him a Holy number 7. then we get Jordan for our second pick. another amazing pick. they said they wanted to get Taylor but couldn't believe Jordan was still there. then Taylor is just playing out of his mind right now with three 20 point games. definitely a diamond in the ruff. this is by far my favorite Clipper team and the season hasn't even started. I'm going tonight to pick up my tickets for pre-season

ROY - Gordon
MVP - Davis
6th MOY R.Davis
DPY - Camby

Were LOADED!!!!!!!!!

10/16/08 08:17:40

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